Global Opportunities Unlimited
Grants Awarded
This inclusive fishing and watershed education program empowers disabled, disadvantaged, and low-income children to engage with New Mexico's aquatic ecosystems through specialized adaptive drift boats. Participants will gain valuable educational experiences while enjoying outdoor recreation, ultimately fostering community inclusion and environmental awareness.
This program will enhance access to dirt trails in New Mexico for wheelchair users and individuals with mobility limitations by increasing the availability of specialized trike cycles from three to four and improving trail conditions through targeted maintenance. The desired outcomes include greater inclusivity in outdoor activities for participants and the creation of more adaptive-friendly trails in the local community.
This project enhances infrastructure and boosts participation in off-road handcycling for individuals with disabilities who cannot use standard mountain bikes. By providing adaptive three-wheel cycles, it fosters inclusive outdoor cycling experiences for participants and their families, while the local community gains improved access to equipment and increased capacity for storage, maintenance, and transportation of cycling gear.
This project seeks to enhance adaptive cycling options in New Mexico by integrating the Enchanted Circle Trail (ECT) system. By collaborating with both adaptive and non-disabled riders, the initiative will identify inclusive cycling opportunities and future trail developments, ultimately fostering greater accessibility and community engagement in outdoor activities.
This program provides inclusive fishing and watershed education for disabled, disadvantaged, and low-income children, enhancing their understanding of aquatic ecosystems through hands-on activities. By engaging in fishing, participants will learn about the impact of climate change on aquatic life and apply their knowledge during expeditions to New Mexico's prime water bodies. Ultimately, this initiative fosters environmental stewardship, promotes awareness of climate issues, and expands outdoor opportunities for participants while strengthening the community's connection to its natural resources.
This project aims to develop a multi-lingual website with interactive features to assist individuals with mobility limitations in New Mexico in finding accessible outdoor recreation opportunities and obtaining adaptive outdoor recreation equipment. The initiative will also produce marketing materials, such as videos and brochures, to enhance outreach and increase community engagement, ultimately fostering greater inclusion and accessibility in outdoor activities.
This inclusive educational fishing and watershed project empowers disabled, disadvantaged, and low-income children by facilitating hands-on learning about aquatic ecosystems and climate change impacts. By utilizing diverse locations such as ponds, lakes, and rivers, the program enhances participants' understanding of environmental variations, fostering both personal growth and community awareness.
The program improves quality of life and health for those with mobility disabilities by adapting boats for water recreation, providing a unique service in the region that effectively diminishes accessibility barriers. By collaborating with state agencies, foundations, healthcare providers, and small businesses, the organization ensures continuous free access to these recreational activities not only for disabled individuals but also for their friends and family. Furthermore, the program is an avenue for personal growth by promoting self-efficacy, fostering a supportive community, and creating recreational opportunities especially for disadvantaged youth.
Global Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. of Albuquerque, NM, was founded in August 2005, with a mission to help disabled people with compromised mobility participate in outdoor adaptive sports and recreation activities. Over the past 18 years we have successfully built new adaptive programming and it has blossomed in New Mexico. Some of the now established adaptive programming includes adaptive fishing, adaptive archery, hand-cycling (on–road and off–road), off-road wheelchair trekking and hunting. In 2019 we took over the running and administration of the New Mexico Chapter of The United Spinal Association hosting weekly and monthly gatherings of people living with spinal cord injuries. In 2020 we took on the task of providing New Mexico Department of Game and Fish with a weekly fishing report; Those efforts have helped us to connect with our states disability community and facilitate numerous adaptive fishing activities. In 2023, we expanded our impact by providing consultation services to New Mexico State Parks and other local organizations interested in providing high quality access projects that serve the interests of disabled persons outdoor recreation. Thousands of lives have been changed and the quality of life for people living with disabilities is now better than ever due to the increase in access to opportunity. We serve children and adults with a wide range of mobility limitations. With all our programs the theme is ADAPT – OVERCOME – SUCCEED.